Railway employee arrested in Hyderabad drug bust claims ‘national tennis player’ tag for bail, court rejects plea | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Claiming to be a ‘national level’ tennis player, a 27-year-old railway employee, P Siddarth, who was arrested on alleged drug peddling charges by the Mokila police on March 29, has sought bail, stating his sports background and lack of criminal antecedents. However, a local court dismissed his petition after the prosecution alleged that he…

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Human touch trumps AI as youth back Tele-MANAS | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Amid the growing reliance on AI tools like ChatGPT for emotional support, mental health professionals are now witnessing a reverse shift, with an increasing number of youngsters turning back to the govt-run Tele-MANAS counselling service.The helpline is currently handling around 120-130 calls daily, with nearly 60%-70% linked to relationship issues, breakups, academic stress and…

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Telangana fire dept holds safety awareness programme for resident welfare associations | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Telangana fire services department, as part of National Fire Service Week 2026, held a fire safety awareness and interaction programme for resident welfare associations (RWAs).According to officials, nearly 400 RWA members participated in the event, making it one of the largest such gatherings on fire safety in recent years. Addressing the participants, Vikram Singh…

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Rain lashes Hyderabad & several districts across Telangana | Hyderabad News

An intense but brief spell of thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms lashed Hyderabad and several districts across Telangana on Sunday evening, bringing much-needed relief from the blistering heatwave that gripped the state earlier in the day.The sudden weather shift followed a day of extreme temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, warning that such…

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VAHAN portal transition triggers vehicle registration delays in state | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: The rollout of the VAHAN portal in Telangana has triggered complaints over delays in permanent vehicle registrations, with dealers and applicants reporting that new registration numbers have not been generated in some cases for nearly 20 days. The issue has led to confusion at showrooms, where customers were earlier informed that registrations would be…

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Residents of Ameenpur area in Hyderabad hold their nose as stench from dumpyard turns ‘unbearable’ | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Residents of Ameenpur, one of the fastest-growing localities in the western corridor, are grappling with the presence of a dumping yard in their locality. According to locals, nearly 30 colonies are affected by persistent foul odour and worsening environmental conditions. Residents say the stench during garbage transportation, along with thick smoke from frequent waste…

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